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My computer setup, including peripherals and devices, firmware and drivers, software and configurations.

My Computer Setup

My computer setup, including peripherals and devices, firmware and drivers, software and configurations.

Desktop Computer

Hardware

Case

Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact (Website)

Spec	Details
Form Factor	ATX
Panel	Solid
Color	Black

Mainboard

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI (Website)

Spec	Details
Chipset	Intel Z790
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Memory	DDR5 (Intel XMP 3.0)
Expansion	PCIe 5.0
M.2	PCIe 3.0
LAN	Intel 2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi	Intel Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Intel Bluetooth 5.3

Processor (CPU)

Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core (Website)

Spec	Details
Cores	16 Cores (24 threads)
P-Cores	8 P-Cores (16 threads, 3.40GHz, 5.30GHz boost)
E-Cores	8 E-Cores (8 threads, 2.50GHz, 4.20GHz boost)
Socket	LGA 1700
Power Limits	125W / 253W

Memory (RAM)

Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (Website)

Spec	Details
Kit	Dual Kit
Capacity	64GB (2x 32GB)
Type	DDR5
Speed	6000MT/s
Latency	CL30-36-36-80
Voltage	1.4V
Profile (OC)	Intel XMP 3.0
Color	Black

Graphics Card (GPU)

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 (OC Edition) (Website)

Spec	Details
Clock Speed	2205MHz (2625MHz boost)
VRAM	16GB GDDR6X (256bit, 22.4Gbps, 1400MHz)
Slot	PCIe 4.0

Power Supply (PSU)

be quiet! DARK POWER 13 1000W (Website)

Spec	Details
Type	Modular
Size	ATX 3.0 (incl. 12VHPWR for PCIe 5.0 GPUs)
Efficiency	80 PLUS Titanium
Power	1000W

Storage

Samsung 980 PR O 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD (Website)
2x Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SATA SSD (Website)

Cooling / Fans

Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black Dual-Tower (Website)
with Noctua NT-H2 thermal paste (Website)

3x be quiet! Silent Wings 4 high-speed (Website)

Spec	Details
Connection / Power	PWM
Dimension	140mm
Max Speed	1900RPM

2x be quiet! Silent Wings 4 high-speed (Website)

Spec	Details
Connection / Power	PWM
Dimension	120mm
Max Speed	2500RPM

BIOS / UEFI

Name	Version	Released	Built	Link
AMI BIOS	7D91vHG / E7D91IMS.HG0	2025-04-22	2025-04-09	Website

Motherboard Settings

Option	Value
Advanced → PCIe/PCI Sub-system Settings → Re-Size BAR Support	Enabled

Overclocking Settings

Option	Value
OC Explore Mode	Expert
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Enabled (Profile 1: DDR5 6000MHz 30-36-36-80 1.400V)
CPU Core Voltage Mode	Adaptive + Offset Mode
CPU Core Voltage Offset Mode	- (minus)
CPU Core Voltage Offset	0.100
CPU Cooler Tuning	Intel Default Settings (PL1: 253W)
Advanced CPU Configuration → Long Duration Power Limit (W)	150
Advanced CPU Configuration → Short Duration Power Limit (W)	150
CPU Features → Intel Virtualization Tech	Enabled

Fan Control (all)

Option	Value
Mode	PWM
Temperature Source	CPU
Step Up Time	0.1s
Step Down Time	0.1s
Smart Fan Mode	Enabled (checked)

Fan Curve (all)

Temperature	Fan Speed
80°C	100%
70°C	70%
50°C	30%
0°C	30%

How to update / flash

Prepare:

1. Download and extract latest stable BIOS zip file (see above)
2. Move BIOS files onto a freshly formatted USB drive

Reset BIOS:

1. Boot into BIOS (repeatedly press Delete key during boot sequence)
2. Remember any custom BIOS settings and fan control configurations (see above)
3. Navigate to "Settings" → "Save & Exit"
4. Use "Restore Defaults" (and confirm)
5. Use "Save change and Reboot" (and confirm)

Update (flash) BIOS:

1. Boot into BIOS (repeatedly press Delete key during boot sequence)
2. Enter "M-Flash" mode (and confirm)
3. Select BIOS file from the USB drive (and confirm)
4. Wait until update is complete - don't touch anything!

Initial Check:

1. Let the system boot into Windows
2. Check if everything works normally (e.g. look at performance tab in task manager)

Re-apply custom BIOS settings:

1. Boot into BIOS (repeatedly press Delete / Entf key during boot sequence)
2. Re-apply any custom BIOS setting and fan control configurations (see above)

Full Check:

1. Let the system boot into Windows
2. Check if everything works normally (e.g. look at performance tab in task manager)
3. Run benchmarks, execute stress tests and test games as needed

Firmware

Name	Version	Released	Link
MSI Intel Management Engine (ME) Firmware	16.1.35.2557	2025-03-13 (?)	Website
MSI USB Audio FW Update Tool	?	2024-05-13	Website
MSI LED Firmware Tool	v0007	2023-01-10	Website
ASUS GPU VBIOS Update Tool	V1	2023-03-02	Website
Samsung Magician	latest	2025-05-19 (?)	Website

Drivers

Name	Version	Released	Link
Intel Chipset Driver	10.1.19899.8597	2025-01-13	Website
Intel SVGA Drivers	32.0.101.5542	2025-01-13	Website
Intel Management Engine Driver	2435.6.36.0	2025-03-17	Website
Intel GNA Scoring Accelerator	3.05.00.1578	2025-01-13	Website
Intel Serial IO Drivers	30.100.2417.30	2025-01-13	Website
Intel Network Drivers	2.1.5.3	2025-03-18	Website
Intel WIFI Driver	23.40.0.4	2024-04-30	Website
BlueTooth Driver	23.40.0.2	2024-04-15	Website
Realtek HD Universal Driver	6.4.0.2413	2025-04-07	Website
NVIDIA App	latest		Website

Device Configuration (via Windows Device Manager)

Disabled Devices

Category	Device	Reason
Network Adapters	Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160Mhz	Unused → Intel (R) Ethernet Controller I226-V is used instead
Bluetooth	Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth (R)	Unused & Conflicting → TP-Link Bluetooth 5.4 USB Adapter is used instead

Prevent automatic / unintended wake-ups

For every device:

1. Open "Properties" (via double click)
2. Navigate to "Power Management" tab (if available)
3. Uncheck "Allow this device to wake up computer" (if available / allowed)
4. Confirm with "Ok"

In addition, for both "Intel Ethernet Controller" and "Intel Wi-Fi" devices:

1. Open "Properties" (via double click)
2. Navigate to "Advanced" tab
3. Select every property starting with "Wake on [...]" and change each value to "Disabled"
4. Confirm with "Ok"

Ensure Optimal Internet Speed

For the "Intel Ethernet Controller" device:

1. Open "Properties" (via double click)
2. Navigate to "Advanced" tab
3. Select the "Energy Efficient Ethernet" property and change its value to "Off"
4. Select the "Speed & Duplex" property and change its value to "1.0 Gbps Full Duplex" (first entry, may need to scroll up)
5. Confirm with "Ok"

NVIDIA App Configuration

Drivers

Option	Value
Driver	GeForce Game Ready Driver

System → Display

Option	Value
G-SYNC	On, Full screen
Resolution	2560 x 1440 (native)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz

Graphics → Global Settings

Option	Value
Low Latency Mode	Ultra
Max Frame Rate	140 FPS
Monitor Technology	G-SYNC Compatible
Power Management Mode	Prefer maximum performance
Shader Cache Size	100 GB
Vertical Sync	On

Settings → Features

Option	Value
NVIDIA Overlay	Off
Automatically download drivers and let me choose when to install	On
Automatically optimize newly added games and apps	Off

How to clear / reset shader cache

Temporarily disable shader cache:

1. In the NVIDIA App, navigate to "Graphics" → "Global Settings" and set "Shader Cache Size" to Disabled
2. Restart PC

Delete shader caches:

1. Run the Windows "Disk Cleanup" as Administrator, check at least "DirectX Shader Cache" (consider "Temporary Files" as well) and confirm with "Ok"
2. Cleanup NVIDIA shader caches in %AppData%\NVIDIA, %LocalAppData%\NVIDIA and %LocalAppData%\D3DSCache
3. Cleanup any game-specific shader caches (e.g. for Helldivers 2 in %AppData%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\shader_cache)
4. Restart PC

Re-enable shader cache:

1. In the NVIDIA App, navigate to "Graphics" → "Global Settings" and set "Shader Cache Size" back to 100 GB
2. Restart PC

How to clean-install drivers

Prepare:

1. Download NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver (offline installation files) (Website)
2. Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) (Website)
3. In the Windows Settings, navigate to "Accounts" → "Sign-in options" and turn off "For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended)"
4. Logout, then log back in via password (not PIN!)
5. Temporarily disconnect the PC from the Internet during all remaining instructions (e.g. by unplugging Ethernet cable)

Uninstall current drivers:

1. In the Windows start menu, navigate to "Power" and click "Restart" while holding the Shift key
2. Navigate to "Troubleshoot" → "Advanced options" → "Startup Settings" and click "Restart"
3. Press 4 to boot info offline Safe Mode
4. Login via password (not PIN!)
5. Run Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) as Administrator
6. Choose correct GPU instance and brand at the top right
7. Click "Clean and Restart"

Install new drivers:

1. Let the PC boot normally
2. Login via password (not PIN!)
3. Install NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver
4. Reboot PC

Peripherals

USB Hub

Hardware

LIONWEI USB Hub (Website)

Bluetooth

Hardware

TP-Link UB500 (V2.0) (Website)

Spec	Details
Bluetooth	5.3
USB	2.0

Driver

UB500(UN)_V3_Win10_Win11 (Website)

Monitor

Hardware

LG 27GL850-B (Website)
connected via DisplayPort (Desktop Computer) and HDMI (Laptop)

Spec	Details
Technology	Nano-IPS (matte)
Size	27''
Resolution	QHD / 1440p (2560 × 1440)
Refresh Rate	144Hz
Adaptive Sync	AMD FreeSync NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Response Time	1ms

Hardware Settings (via Monitor OSD)

Option	Value
Game Mode	Gamer 1
Game Adjust → Adaptive-Sync	On
Game Adjust → Black Stabilizer	40
Game Adjust → Response Time	Fast
Picture Adjust → Brightness	50
Picture Adjust → Contrast	70
Picture Adjust → Sharpness	50
Picture Adjust → Gamma	Mode 2
Picture Adjust → Color Temp	Custom (with default settings)
Picture Adjust → DFC	Off
General → SMART ENERGY SAVING	Off
General → Power LED	Off
General → Automatic Standby	Off
General → DisplayPort Version	1.4

Driver / Color Profile

27GL850 Windows Driver (Website)

1. Extract 27GL850.zip file contents
2. Install drivers via 27GL850.inf (right click → "Install")
3. Install color profile via 27GL850.icm (right click → "Install Profile")

Windows Settings

Option	Value
System → Display → Color profile	27GL850
System → Display → Scale	125%
System → Display → Display resolution	2560 x 1440
System → Display → Advanced display → Refresh rate	144Hz (may be shown as 143.97Hz)
System → Display → Advanced display → Dynamic refresh rate	Off

Keyboard

Hardware

Keychron V6 Max (Website)

Spec	Details
Size	Full Size (100%)
Layout	DE-ISO
Switches	Gateron Jupiter Brown
Connectivity	Cable / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth

Hardware Settings

Option	Value
System	Windows
Connectivity	2.4G during normal use Cable while charging / to turn off

Firmware / Driver / Software

Keychron Launcher (Web Application), incl. QMK Toolbox for Firmware updates

Windows Settings

Option	Value
Accessibility → Keyboard → Sticky Keys → Shortcut	Off

Keychron Launcher

With "Layout language" set to "Deutsch", following keymap customizations are applied:

Default Key	Mapped Key	Physical Keycap
"Rollen" (above "Home")	Lighting → RGB Toggle	Lightbulb
"Pause / Umbr" (above "Page Up")	Custom → Any → G(KC_L)	Lock

Mouse

Hardware

Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 (Website)

Spec	Details
Tracking	HERO 2
Resolution	100DPI - 44000DPI
Polling Rate (Wireless)	up to 8000Hz
Polling Rate (Wired)	up to 1000Hz
Connection	Wireless (LIGHTSPEED)
Color	Black

Firmware / Driver / Software

Logitech G HUB (Website)

Windows Settings

Option	Value
Bluetooth and Devices → Mouse → Mouse Pointer Speed	8 (5 in old UI)
Bluetooth and Devices → Mouse → Enhance Pointer Precision	Off

Logitech G HUB

Option	Value
Device Settings → Lightforce Switch	Optical Only
Device Settings → Gaming Surface Mode	On
Sensitivity → Default DPI	800 DPI
Sensitivity → Wireless Report Rate	2000

Controller

Hardware

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Website)

Firmware / Driver / Software

Xbox Accessories (Microsoft Store)

In Steam: Install "Xbox Extended Feature Support Driver"

Speakers

Hardware

Bose Companion 20 (Website)

Headset

Hardware

Logitech PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED (Website)

Spec	Details
Driver	Graphene 1.97in (50mm)
Magnet	Neodymium
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20KHz
Impedance	38Ohms
Sensitivity	87.8dB SPL @ 1mW & 1cm
Connection	Wireless (2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED) / Bluetooth
Color	Black

Firmware / Driver / Software

Logitech G HUB (Website)

Microphone

Hardware

Audio Technica BP40 (Website)
on RØDE PSA1+ Professional Studio Boom Arm (Website)

Spec	Details
Element	Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid
Frequency Response	50Hz - 16000Hz
Low Frequency Roll Off	100Hz, 6dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity	-48dB (3.9mV) re 1V at 1Pa
Connector	Integral 3-pin XLRM-type

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) (Website)

Webcam

Hardware

Insta360 Link 2C (Website)

Spec	Details
Resolution	4K @ 30/25/24fps 720p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p @ 60/50/30/25/24fps 360p @ 30/25/24fps
Encoding	H.264 MJPEG
ISO	100 - 3200
Shutter Speed	1/8000 - 1/30s
White Balance	2000 - 10000K
Aperture	F1.8
FOV	79.5º DFOV / 67º HFOV
Connector	USB-C
Color	Graphite Black

Firmware / Driver / Software

Insta360 Link Controller (Website)

Voicemeter

Driver / Software

Voicemeter Potato (64-Bit Version) (Website)

Windows Settings

Option	Value
System → Sound → [Device] → Channels	2 (or 1 if not available)
System → Sound → [Device] → Bitrate	16bit
System → Sound → [Device] → Sample Rate	48000Hz
System → Sound → [Device] → Volume	100 (baseline, can of course be changed later on)
System → Sound → [Device] → Audio Enhancements	Device Default Effects only if powered by Realtek or Logitech Off for everything else
System → Sound → [Device] → Spatial Sound	Off
System → Sound → [Device] → Voice Focus	Off

Virtual Cables

Input (Hardware / Virtual)	Voicemeter Input	Voicemeter Output	Output (Hardware / Virtual)
Windows Default Output Device	Voicemeter Input	Hardware Output A1	Hardware Output Device (e.g. speakers, headset)
Hardware Input Device (e.g. microphone)	Stereo Input 1	Voicemeter Out B1	Windows Default Input Device

Hardware Input & Output

Option	Value
Audio Driver	Preferably WDM (WADAPI) Alternatively MME (Multimedia) if audio crackling / popping occurs

System Settings

Option	Value
Preferred Main SampleRate	48000Hz

Hardware Input Processing

Option	Value
Voice Color Panel	bottom left square, with distance of 1x handle size between handle and each axis
Compressor	0.5
Gate	0.1
Denoiser	1.0
Limit	-0.3

Process Optimization (via Process Lasso)

Process Name	CPU Priority	CPU Affinity
audiodg.exe	High	CPU 0
voicemeter8x64.exe	High	CPU 0

Other Devices

Router

Hardware

FRITZ!Box 6591 Cable (Website)

Spec	Details
Data Transfer	Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)
Max Speed Downstream	6000Mbit
Max Speed Upstream	2000Mbit
LAN	1 Gigabit/s
WLAN	WiFi 5 / 802.11ac (1.733MBit/s @ 5GHz / 800 MBit/s @ 2,4 GHz)

Firmware

FRITZ!OS (FRITZ!Box, MyFritz!Net)

Settings

Option	Value
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNSv4-Server → Bevorzugter DNS-Server	1.1.1.1
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNSv4-Server → Alternativer DNS-Server	1.0.0.1
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNSv6-Server → Bevorzugter DNS-Server	2606:4700:4700::1111
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNSv6-Server → Alternativer DNS-Server	2606:4700:4700::1001
Internet → Zugangsdaten → Bei Störung auf öffentliche DNS-Server zurückgreifen	Aktiviert
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNS over TLS (DoT)	Aktiviert
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNS over TLS (DoT) → Zertifikatsprüfung erzwingen	Aktiviert
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNS over TLS (DoT) → Fallback zulassen	Aktiviert
Internet → Zugangsdaten → DNS over TLS (DoT) → Auslösungsnamen der DNS-Server	one.one.one.one 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com

Printer

Hardware

HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 (Website)

Software

HP Smart (Microsoft Store)

Tools

Name	Description
Process Lasso	Process Manager
Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool	Connect to Android devices (Smartphone, TV)
HWiNFO	Hardware Diagnostics
MAXON CINEBENCH	Hardware Benchmarking / Stress Testing / Stability Verification
Heaven Benchmark 4.0	Hardware Benchmarking / Stress Testing / Stability Verification